Comparative Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Creature's identity formation (Frankenstein)
Creature's identity formation (Frankenstein)
Shaped by names/labels imposed by Victor & society
Offred's forbidden name significance
Offred's forbidden name significance
Preserves sense of self & individuality against Gilead's control
Creature's 'curse of knowledge' effect
Creature's 'curse of knowledge' effect
Increased awareness intensifies alienation & despair
Offred's longing in isolation
Offred's longing in isolation
Wants connection, validation, to be more than valuable
Victor's hubris danger (Frankenstein)
Victor's hubris danger (Frankenstein)
Belief in superior judgement leads to unchecked power & downfall
Commander's 'better' quote meaning
Commander's 'better' quote meaning
'Better' always means worse for some - unequal power in Gilead
Creator-creation relationship inversion (Frankenstein)
Creator-creation relationship inversion (Frankenstein)
Creature asserts dominance over Victor due to his abandonment
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum translation
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum translation
Don't let the bastards grind you down - defiance symbol
Victor's warning about knowledge pursuit
Victor's warning about knowledge pursuit
Unrestrained pursuit can lead to ruin & suffering (serpent sting)
Offred's body perception change under Gilead
Offred's body perception change under Gilead
From instrument of will to flesh arranged differently (dehumanised)